Travelling from Istanbul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports where your trip can begin in Istanbul. Explore your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when organising your flight from Istanbul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
Take off on a direct Istanbul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Detroit is UTC-4, which is seven hours behind Istanbul. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located in Detroit.
Take your pick of 7 direct flights a week between Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). This is the busiest route, with Turkish Airlines offering a 2:50pm departure from IST to DTW.
To ensure you get on your flight from Istanbul to DTW, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
Book your direct flight from Istanbul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport with Turkish Airlines. This well-known airline offers services from IST.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Turkish Airlines between IST and DTW.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to DTW. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, check out these options when heading out from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to DTW flight:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure shows how frequently flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
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Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to central Detroit is roughly 29 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is ر.ق. 1,330. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 1,936. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap flights from Istanbul to DTW by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
June is when you're most likely to land a bargain on an Istanbul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
February is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Detroit based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Istanbul to DTW flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Detroit, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Detroit
Start your Detroit trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Istanbul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
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